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http://tinyurl.com/24wgbxt

http://tnrdlibrary.wordpress.com/

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Solvay Elementary School

Curriculum Night

Library

6:30pm

September 16, 2010

http://tinyurl.com/seslib

Librarian: Heather Turner

Popular Elementary Book Series

Chapter Books

• Weird School Series by Dan Gutman

• Goosebumps by R.L. Stein

• Katie Kazoo by Nancy Krulik

• Puppy Place by Ellen Miles

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars

• Scooby Doo series

• Jigsaw Jones by James Preller

• A-Z Mysteries by Ron Roy and John Steven Gurney

• Beastquest by Adam Blade

• Judy Moody by Megan McDonald

• Pet Fairies by Daisy Meadows

• Franny K. Stein by Jim Benton

• Ghostville Elementary by Marcia T. Jones

Picture Book Series

• Pigeon by Mo Williams

• Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Ryalant

• Biscuit by Alyssa Capucilli

• Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Conner

• Arthur by Marc Brown

10 Tips for Choosing Books for Kids

• Have children choose their own books.

• Find the children's section of your local library. Get to know

the librarian, who can be a great resource!

• Find out what your child is interested in, and them help

choose books .

• Swap books with family and friends.

• If your child does not like a book you are reading together,

put it away. Reading is a fun time to share.

• Again, Again, Again! Children like to read many time.

• Many organizations have book lists if you need help: ALA,

International Reading Association, Children's Book Guild

• Look for books you like. Your enjoyment is one of the best

ways to encourage reading.

• Try out different kinds

of books to see what

appeals to your

children.

• Have fun! Show your

children the joy of

reading and how it can

open up a brand new

world!